Albert Montanes
Federer survives scare against popular Jaziri
Feb 25, 2013 13:30 EST
Roger Federer seemed to have talked his way into a scare before beginning an up-and-down defence of his Dubai Open title with a recovery against an opponent even more popular than himself on Monday.
Nadal triumphs in singles return
Feb 06, 2013 22:00 EST
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant singles return after a seven-month absence, beating qualifier Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP clay court tournament in Chile.
Li Na hopes for a little Henin New York magic
Aug 23, 2012 20:22 EDT
Li Na believes her decision to hire Carlos Rodriguez, the man who steered Justine Henin to the 2003 and 2007 US Open titles, could be her New York gamechanger after enduring two successive first round failures.
Tsonga, Del Potro take hard road at French Open
May 27, 2012 14:03 EDT
Home hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga struggled under the weight of expectations while dangerman Juan Martin Del Potro shrugged off an injury scare on Sunday's sweltering opening day at Roland Garros.
Dangerman Del Potro takes hard road in Paris
May 27, 2012 10:53 EDT
French Open dangerman Juan Martin Del Potro shrugged off a knee injury scare as well as sweltering 30-degree heat to reach the French Open second round on Sunday.
Stosur, Kuznetsova ease through in French Open
May 27, 2012 09:38 EDT
US Open champion Samantha Stosur had the honour of being the first player into the French Open second round at a sweltering Roland Garros on Sunday, brushing aside Britain's Elena Baltacha.
Azarenka, Sharapova advance to Madrid third round
May 08, 2012 13:18 EDT
The two leading women both reached the third round of the Madrid Masters on Tuesday, with top seed Victoria Azarenka made to struggle by Czech Andrea Hlavackova before emerging 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) winner.
Tennis: Azarenka and Sharapova advance in Madrid
May 08, 2012 10:59 EDT
The two leading women both reached the third round of the Madrid Masters on Tuesday, with top seed Victoria Azarenka made to struggle by Czech Andrea Hlavackova before emerging 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) winner.
Australia's Tomic loses in Madrid first round
May 08, 2012 08:13 EDT
Veteran Czech Radek Stepanek on Tuesday ended the Madrid Masters run of Australian Bernard Tomic in the first round, with the Queensland youngster exiting 6-2, 7-5.
Del Potro wins second straight Estoril title
May 06, 2012 13:28 EDT
Top seed Juan Martin del Potro retained his title here at the Estoril Open on Sunday after inflicting a 6-4, 6-2 defeat on second seed Richard Gasquet.
Gasquet guns into Estoril semi-finals
May 04, 2012 12:24 EDT
French second seed Richard Gasquet defeated Daniel Munoz-de la Nava 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Estoril Open, his first clay event of the season.
Nadal, Murray move through in Barcelona
Apr 26, 2012 13:49 EDT
Rafael Nadal recorded his 31st consecutive win at his home Barcelona Open on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals at the expense of Colombian qualifier Robert Farah 6-2, 6-3.
Murray, Raonic set up Barcelona battle
Apr 26, 2012 10:21 EDT
Andy Murray crushed Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in a powerful 6-1, 6-2 display on Thursday to set up a quarter-final showdown with Milos Raonic at the Barcelona Open.
Nadal passes knee test, Djokovic sweeps past Seppi
Apr 18, 2012 13:05 EDT
Rafael Nadal emerged a 6-4, 6-3 winner over Jarkko Nieminen with no obvious discomfort to his troublesome left knee as the Spaniard began his quest for a record eighth title at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Nadal passes Monte Carlo knee test, Djokovic wins
Apr 18, 2012 10:13 EDT
Rafael Nadal emerged a 6-4, 6-3 winner over Jarkko Nieminen with no obvious discomfort to his troublesome left knee as the Spaniard began his quest for a record eighth title at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
Frustrated Roddick wins, Fish out in Shanghai
Oct 11, 2011 12:12 EDT
Andy Roddick refocused after losing his cool Tuesday to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 win as top American Mardy Fish crashed out to Australian teen Bernard Tomic.
Tsonga storms into Beijing quarters
Oct 06, 2011 12:26 EDT
Hard-hitting top seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga showed no mercy on Thursday as he demolished home hope Zhang Ze 6-3, 6-4 to march into the quarter-finals of the China Open in Beijing.
Nadal into last eight, Djokovic gets semi-final pass
May 30, 2011 15:43 EDT
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal reached the French Open last eight on Monday as title rival Novak Djokovic enjoyed a major psychological boost when he was handed a free pass into the semi-finals.
Djokovic into last four as Fognini quits
May 30, 2011 06:47 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Second seed Novak Djokovic got a walkover into the French Open semi-finals after last eight opponent Fabio Fognini pulled out Monday because of injury.
Djokovic, Federer on collision course
May 29, 2011 16:03 EDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic produced an unforgettable performance with the racket and the microphone and Roger Federer also strolled into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Country |  Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Barcelona, Spain | |
| Date of birth | 26 November 1980 | |
| Place of birth | Sant Carles de la Rapita, Spain | |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |
| Weight | 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st) | |
| Turned pro | 1999 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; one-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $2,927,241 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 142–169 | |
| Career titles | 3 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 28 (11 May 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 31 (16 November 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 2R (2003) | |
| French Open | 3R (2001, 2002, 2006, 2007) | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2009) | |
| US Open | 2R (2005) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 43–73 | |
| Career titles | 1 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 73 (23 July 2007) | |
| Last updated on: 9 November 2009. | ||
